Chapter Next – Let Lockheed Martin be the next step in your Journey Back to the workforce.
Have you taken some extended time away from your career in support of family or personal obligations? At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS), we understand that sometimes we must pause our professional life to support our family and loved ones. After stepping away from the workplace to care for children, aging parents or other family obligations, the road to return to work can be challenging, and at times intimidating. This is where Chapter Next can be part of your solution.
Chapter Next is a 12-16 week paid returnship hosted by RMS. Candidates who have taken a professional career hiatus for at least 1+ years will be eligible to apply to this program.
During this Returnship participants will become part of a community of similarly experienced professionals with challenging work scopes that contribute to the great innovation produced by Lockheed Martin. Selected candidates will be exposed to comprehensive training, professional development opportunities, networking opportunities, and individual based mentoring.
Our goal is to provide the fundamental tools needed to be successful in your career field, and to potentially prepare you for an opportunity to join Lockheed Martin full-time. Fields of focus will be diverse across the program and include functional and technical opportunities.
This returnship position is for an Electro-Mechanical Engineer working in the Electrical Engineering Organization in Stratford CT.
The selected individual will contribute to the organization by creating/enhancing Sikorsky Product Designs of Electrical Equipment and Harnesses.
In this position you will participate in the Basic Data and Detail Design phases of product development with 3D CAD models and drawings to support production aircraft. Assignments will be in a cross-functional team environment encompassing a full range of product/project engineering activities.
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- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- Basic Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) skills
- 3D CAD experience. Specifically CATIA or Solidworks
- Must be a US Citizen
- Knowledge of Sikorsky or Lockheed Aerospace systems
- Experience in aerospace engineering or manufacturing
- Experience with implementing manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts.
- Excellent communication and problem solving skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $31.49 - $58.51
At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.
The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
- Basic Microsoft Office skills, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- 3D CAD experience with CATIA or Solidworks
- Must be a US citizen
- Knowledge of Sikorsky or Lockheed aerospace systems
- Experience in aerospace engineering or manufacturing
- Experience implementing manufacturing processes, procedures, and production layouts
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Lockheed Martin Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Lockheed Martin and has not been reviewed or approved by Lockheed Martin.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a standout element, with a strong 401(k) program and options like an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests these features meaningfully enhance total compensation and long‑term financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is portrayed as comprehensive from day one, with multiple plan options, mental health resources, and virtual care. Wellness supports such as on‑site services and preventive programs are also highlighted.
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Flexible Benefits — Work arrangements often include compressed schedules and telework, contributing to a favorable work‑life balance. Feedback suggests this flexibility is a key reason many view the overall package positively.
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